Anita P Gilger Trust UA
Accepts applications
Anita P Gilger Trust UA is a private foundation in Rocky River, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $84,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$84,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was down from $101,000 the year before.
67% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $60,000 | 6 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $101,000 | 3 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $84,000 | 6 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Thomas M Stickney Trustee 20006 Detroit Road, Rocky River, OH 44116 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (216) 241-0140 |
| What to submit | Letter stating amount, purpose, need, subject to further inquiry |
| Restrictions | Under trust instrument, all awards are determined by an unrelated independent person named in the trust agreement |
What Anita P Gilger Trust UA funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 5 | $74,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Cleveland Orchestra | General support | $20,000 |
| Lake Erie Nature & Science Center | Annual support | $19,000 |
| St Theodosius Orthodox Church | General support | $15,000 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | General support | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Sight Center | General support | $10,000 |
| Beck Center for the Arts | General support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas M Stickney
Questions people ask
Does Anita P Gilger Trust UA accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Anita P Gilger Trust UA give?
$84,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs Anita P Gilger Trust UA?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas M Stickney (Trustee).
What does Anita P Gilger Trust UA fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.